Peter Gaspar
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Peter GasparNative American - Zuni, 1938 - 2011
Peter and Dinah are said to have been the first Zuni fetish carvers to inlay fetishes with heartlines. They also figured out a way to inlay their hallmark into their stone carvings using a small round piece of silver (although not all their carvings have this).Peter and Dinah carved together in the traditional style. For a period of time, they carved primarily water animals, such as frogs, turtles, and fish. The Gaspers are also known to have carved a wide range of creatures, as stand-alone carvings or part of Fetish necklaces. They have won many prestigious awards. Even though Pete has now passed, Dinah continues to make amazing, one-of-a-kind fetishes and fetish necklaces.
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